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King David Kalakaua Middle School

821 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI, 96819

About King David Kalakaua Middle School

King David Kalakaua Middle School is a public middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, for students in grades 6 through 8. The school has about 889 students and 60 full-time teachers and 5 full-time school counselors, which means there is one teacher for every 15 students.King David Kalakaua Middle School has a full curriculum that includes math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also has programs in the arts, technology, and physical education to help students grow in all areas. Recent data shows that 33% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 43% did the same in reading. This shows that there are chances for academic growth. The student body is 48% female and 52% male, and 65% of them come from low-income families. This shows how diverse the school is. The school is in a big city, so it has access to cultural and educational resources all over Honolulu. King David Kalakaua Middle School is a good place to learn because it encourages students to get involved and gives them chances to grow. This prepares them for success in high school and beyond. This school is the best school in Honolulu, Hawaii.

King David Kalakaua Middle School Contact Information

Address

821 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI, 96819

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Phone

(808) 832-3130

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 43% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
889
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 73 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at King David Kalakaua Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 63.33%
Hispanic 4.61%
Black 0.11%
Two+ Races 8.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
63.33%
Hispanic
4.61%
Black
0.11%
Two+ Races
8.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 889
47.92%
426 Female
52.08%
463 Male

Student Population

889 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

177 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school's sports program is doing well, and the Varsity team has also beaten Niu Valley Middle School. Mr. Luis Santos is the coach, and his excitement is contagious. It's clear that the school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment, and students are benefiting from it. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to create a welcoming and positive environment where students can do well.

FAQ

Q1. What does King David Kalakaua Middle School do to make students more curious about learning?

Ans. King David Kalakaua Middle School encourages curiosity by using interesting lessons, teaching through discussion, and giving students chances to think about things outside of what they learn in class.


Q2. What kind of learning does King David Kalakaua Middle School focus on?

Ans. King David Kalakaua Middle School encourages students to ask questions, work with others, and think about how far they've come to support active learning.


Q3. What does King David Kalakaua Middle School do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. King David Kalakaua Middle School changes how it teaches and gives advice so that students with different learning needs feel supported and able to learn.


Q4. How do you talk to families?

Ans. King David Kalakaua Middle School values open communication by giving families updates, progress reports, and chances to get involved.


Q5. What values are upheld all year long?

Ans. The school says that respect, responsibility, and perseverance are important values for students to learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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